From: news@immibis.com   
      
   On 28/02/24 13:28, Daniel65 wrote:   
   > R.Wieser wrote on 28/2/24 8:25 pm:   
   >> Daniel65,   
   >>   
   >>> When I had updated the definitions and run a 'Deep Scan', AVG-Free   
   >>> was telling me that my IP Address was visible.   
   >>>   
   >>> Is this a real problem .... or is AVG just trying to flog me their   
   >>> Premium (i.e. PAID) Version??   
   >>   
   >> Them not providing information on when that it happens and how it   
   >> impacts your machine is definitily a red flag.  FUD comes to mind   
   >> (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt).   
   >>   
   >> Heck, if your 'puter has internet access than the router can 'see'   
   >> your puters IP.  It has to, otherwise it can't give your 'puter the   
   >> responses to requests it send.   
   >   
   > That's about how I see it, too. My ISP MUST know my IP address so that   
   > they can know who 'I' am so they can work out what UserName/Password I   
   > have to send to get access to my UseNet account with them.   
   >   
   > That even makes sense to me NOW!!   
   >   
   > Thanks.   
      
   You're posting this from eternal-september.   
      
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